GADSDEN CENTRAL ACADEMY
21 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Gadsden Central Academy, located at 35 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Quincy, Florida, functions as an alternative educational setting within the Gadsden County Public Schools district. The academy is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering specialized academic support and intervention programs tailored to help students succeed and remain on track for graduation. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, the school provides a structured atmosphere aimed at addressing both the academic and behavioral needs of its student population.
As part of the broader Gadsden County school system, the academy emphasizes the district’s mission of preparing students for post-secondary success. The facility provides an essential resource for students who require a more flexible or focused approach to their studies than what might be offered in a comprehensive high school. Through its commitment to student development and credit recovery, Gadsden Central Academy serves as a critical bridge for learners to overcome academic challenges and transition toward their long-term educational or career goals.
As part of the broader Gadsden County school system, the academy emphasizes the district’s mission of preparing students for post-secondary success. The facility provides an essential resource for students who require a more flexible or focused approach to their studies than what might be offered in a comprehensive high school. Through its commitment to student development and credit recovery, Gadsden Central Academy serves as a critical bridge for learners to overcome academic challenges and transition toward their long-term educational or career goals.
21
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black | 20 |
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Black20 (95.2 %)
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White1 (4.8 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | GADSDEN |
| Phone: | (850)875-7249 |
| Website: | http://www.gadsdenschools.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 21 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 2.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 10 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 4
1
Grade 5
1
Grade 6
2
Grade 7
4
Grade 8
5
Grade 9
6
Grade 10
1
Grade 11
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 1 |
| Grade 5 | 1 |
| Grade 6 | 2 |
| Grade 7 | 4 |
| Grade 8 | 5 |
| Grade 9 | 6 |
| Grade 10 | 1 |
| Grade 11 | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 2 | 9.5% |
| Male | 19 | 90.5% |
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